Theodore Thurston Geer
Theodore T. Geer | |
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| 10th Governor of Oregon | |
| In office January 9, 1899 – January 14, 1903 | |
| Preceded by | William Paine Lord |
| Succeeded by | George Earle Chamberlain |
| 17th Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives | |
| In office 1891–1892 | |
| Preceded by | E. L. Smith |
| Succeeded by | W. P. Keady |
| Constituency | Marion County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 12, 1851 Waldo Hills, Oregon Territory |
| Died | February 21, 1924 (aged 72) Portland, Oregon, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Nancy Batte Duncan Isabelle Trullinger |
| Profession | Journalist, farmer |
| Office information | |
Theodore Thurston Geer (March 12, 1851 – February 21, 1924) was the tenth Governor of Oregon (the first born in the territory of the state), serving from January 9, 1899, to January 14, 1903. The Republican politician was in office when the legislature adopted the "Oregon System", Oregon's system of initiative and referendum. He also served in the Oregon House of Representatives, including time as its Speaker.